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Leigh Lowe- Counselor

Leigh Lowe is a graduate of McMurry University and Tarleton State University. She taught grades 3-6 in Albany and Stamford and is currently the Elementary Counselor and District Testing Coordinator for Albany ISD. Leigh is married to Dean Lowe, and has two sons, Keelan and Kolby.

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BrainPOP/BrainPOP JrGeared to helping kids from kindergarten to grade 12, this site offers tons of educational games and videos on subjects like social studies, math, science, art and history. BrainPOP Jr is great for little learners from kindergarten to grade three. Full access to the site requires a subscription, but there’s plenty of free content to explore.

DOGO NewsDoes your child love reading and watching the news? Created by a San Francisco mom, this kid-friendly news site is the perfect place for curious minds to catch up on current events, with articles written specifically for a younger audience.HowStuffWorksIf your little one is constantly asking why and how, then this is the place for her. You’ll never have to answer a tough question again (well, maybe!).KidsReads Nurture your little bookworm with kid-themed articles, book reviews and author bios..NASA Kids’ ClubBlast off into learning with this galactic page where wee astronauts can do puzzles and games and learn all about the famous space program.Science BobLet your kids geek out on this informative site. It’s the go-to spot for all things science, with experiments to try, research tips and a Q&A section.Starfall A phenomenal resource for young readers, the site features tools and games that align with the school curriculum. This site is so fun, your kids will forget it’s educational.Cool Math GamesAs the name suggests, this isn’t a boring math site. Excite your little mathletes (or struggling academics) with this hands-on site that’s brimming with strategy, logic and skill games.

A Note From Your Counselor

I am available for short term counseling, as needed. If the need occurs, appropriate referrals to outside agencies are available. Parent Involvement opportunities will take place throughout the year. A Counseling Referral can be found in the Important Forms.

​State Mandated Testing

Go to our District Home page and there is a link under District Postings for Testing Information and dates.